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18 December 2012 • 05:17 AMT
Google details changes coming to Chrome

The default search engine provider is capable of embedding a search box and “otherwise customize” the page.

18 December 2012 • 05:12 AMT
Obama seeks $1.2 trillion from higher tax revenues – report

The offer asks for Congress to increase the national borrowing ceiling for two years using a parliamentary procedure.

18 December 2012 • 05:02 AMT
UN calls on Syria to allow fuel imports for aid deliveries

Ms Amos described the security situation in Syria as “volatile”, adding that she could hear shelling in Damascus all day long.

18 December 2012 • 04:57 AMT
Astronomers say N. Korean satellite can orbit for years

That suggests a malfunction in the probe’s stabilizers because it was designed to constantly point toward the Earth.

18 December 2012 • 04:50 AMT
U.S. judge denies Apple injunction request vs. Samsung

Koh found that Apple had not presented enough evidence to show that its patented features drove consumer demand for the entire iPhone.

17 December 2012 • 17:49 AMT
India censors clear Rushdie’s controversial “Midnight’s Children”

While the Mumbai-born British author has been visiting India over the years, Rushdie’s 1988 book “Satanic Verses” remains banned here.

17 December 2012 • 17:36 AMT
Armenia to participate in EU programs according to framework deal

The Armenian official hailed the importance of Association Agreement talks with the EU, as well as creation of a free trade zone

17 December 2012 • 17:27 AMT
Cyprus may default on loan payments due this month

Employees of the telecommunications authority have protested against such moves as they fear they will not get their money back.

17 December 2012 • 17:17 AMT
EU hails progress in partnership with Armenia

Brussels hosted Armenia-EU cooperation council sitting with Armenian delegation led by Foreign Minister participating.

17 December 2012 • 17:15 AMT
Italian technician, two others kidnapped in Syria

A statement from Italy’s foreign ministry says the abductions took place near the Syrian town of Latakia.

17 December 2012 • 16:57 AMT
Iran’s Supreme Leader gets Facebook page

The page has been publicized by a Twitter account of the same name that Iran experts believe is run by Khamenei’s office.

17 December 2012 • 16:53 AMT
Madonna’s “MDNA” named highest-grossing concert tour of 2012

Madonna handily beat her younger contemporary, the equally-controversial Lady GaGa, who only managed to secure the no. 6 spot.

17 December 2012 • 16:34 AMT
Berlin Film Fest’s Generation section line-up titles named

The 2013 line-up for the Generation sidebar, which highlights youth films, includes rural drama “Hide Your Smiling Faces.”

17 December 2012 • 16:29 AMT
Russia’s overseas arms sales exceed $14bn in 2012

The Russian Federal Service for Military and Technical Cooperation forecast arms exports in 2012 would stand at $13.5 billion.

17 December 2012 • 16:20 AMT
Armenia, EU sign visa facilitation deal in Brussels

The deal, which requires European Parliament’s approval, will make it more straightforward for Armenians to acquire visas to the EU.

17 December 2012 • 16:10 AMT
Haifaa al Mansour’s “Wadjda” honored at Dubai Film Fest

The evening’s Arab feature best actor nod went to Amr Waked for his role in the Egyptian feature “Winter of Discontent.”

17 December 2012 • 15:59 AMT
4oD application for Windows 8 to be released

The free app allows users to keep up to date with current programming, as well as access an archive of content spanning the last 30 years.

17 December 2012 • 15:55 AMT
Areni Noir among Bloomberg Top 10 wines of 2012

Bloomberg named the Top 10 wines of 2012 complied by American wine and spirits columnist Elin McCoy.

17 December 2012 • 15:39 AMT
Egypt’s opposition urges mass riots over constitution referendum

Earlier, President Mohammed Morsi’s Muslim Brotherhood said 57% had voted “yes”, citing an unofficial tally.

17 December 2012 • 15:38 AMT
Romanian President reappoints arch-rival Ponta as PM

The move follows Ponta’s Social Liberal Union winning a two-thirds majority in a December 9 parliamentary election.

17 December 2012 • 15:23 AMT
Artsakh liberation movement 25th anniv. committee to be formed

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree to form state commission for celebration of festive events dedicated to 25th anniversary of the movement.

17 December 2012 • 15:21 AMT
“Broken City” trailer features Russell Crowe, Catherine Zeta-Jones

In the film, an ex-cop trailing the wife of New York City’s mayor finds himself immersed in a larger scandal.

17 December 2012 • 15:03 AMT
Sweden discovers Soviet submarine wreck in Baltic Sea

According to the Swedish military, the wreck is likely that of S-6, a Soviet submarine that went missing in September 1941.

17 December 2012 • 14:56 AMT
Iran’s FM urges world powers to end nuke deadlock

Ali Akbar Salehi’s comments came ahead of an expected resumption of diplomacy, aimed at preventing the decade-old nuclear dispute.

17 December 2012 • 14:41 AMT
“Life Without Principle” wins top prize at Asia-Pacific Film Fest

The saga about a criminal, a bank officer and a cop caught up in the global financial crisis is Hong Kong’s Oscar bid.

17 December 2012 • 14:28 AMT
“Drift” surf drama trailer released

“Drift” centers on two brothers who launch a backyard surf gear business but get caught up with a local drug dealer.

17 December 2012 • 14:21 AMT
Putin to attend CSTO, EurAsEC meetings

No information has been provided on Russian President’s plans to hold bilateral meetings with any of his counterparts.

17 December 2012 • 14:20 AMT
New suburban train to operate in Armenia

Suburban train Kanaker-Almast-Hrazdan will operate instead of the present Hrazdan-Almast-Hrazdan one starting Jan 1.

17 December 2012 • 14:20 AMT
Charles Aznavour urges Armenian youth not to forget their roots

World-famed chansonnier Charles Aznavour met with Beijing’s Armenian community on the sidelines of French Language Year in China.

17 December 2012 • 14:14 AMT
“The Hobbit” poised to shatter December record for biggest debut

The final film in “The Lord of the Rings” series, “The Return of the King,” debuted to $72.6 million domestically in 2003.